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Distance from Cape Town to Johnson

Cape Town to Johnson is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.7 km in roughly 47 min.

N Cape Town → Johnson
Road distance
56.7 km
N1 R304
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
43.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Johnson
Return: 1 hr 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R108.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R108.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R131.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R132.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R142.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R143.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R173.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R175.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R187.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R188.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R228.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R230.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
89° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
269° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-33.9230, 18.8895
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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56.7 km 48 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Johnson
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    35.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R304: Stellenbosch
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    12.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Bell Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Adam Tas Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Helshoogte Road
    2.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Rustenburg
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Sonnebloem Street
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Ou Helshoogte Road
    0.2 km
  19. Continue right onto Ou Helshoogte Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Moses
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Johnson
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Johnson → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Johnson Pretoria to Johnson Cape Town to Johnson
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johnson
07:25 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R236.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R249.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
28.3 km
Total: 56.7 km
Midpoint 28.3 km
56.7 km 48 min
Destination Johnson End: Johnson -33.92300, 18.88954

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 56.7 km
Return-cycle span 113.4 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 38.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.86412, 18.68581
End -33.92300, 18.88954
Destination services

Available in Johnson

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Johnson
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Johnson
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Johnson
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johnson
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Johnson
1
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town from Johnson? +
Cape Town is about 56.7 km from Johnson by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Johnson? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Johnson in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town to Johnson? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Cape Town to Johnson? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R108.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R108.69 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R131.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R132.65 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Johnson? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johnson, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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